From fashion to folk tales: Brant showcases 50+ events for Culture Days 2025

Tattoo artist Cory Bouillon models a bold floral headpiece by artist Sarah Evans, whose Bloom Couture: The Art of Wearable Florals will headline the Passion for Fashion series during Culture Days at Rebel & Royal on October 3.

Rubyyy Jones

Cultural Correspondent

The County of Brant is brimming with creativity and artistic talent, and the upcoming Culture Days arts and culture program - from September 19th to October 12th, 2025, - is the perfect time to discover and revisit some of the amazing artists, makers and creative spaces we have in Brant. 

Culture Days 2025 is a nationwide celebration showcasing arts and culture across Canada. Ontario Culture Days consistently offers a vibrant lineup of free—or Pay What You May—events, exhibitions, workshops, and creative community activities. For the second year in a row, the County of Brant has been chosen as a Culture Days “Hub,” this time in partnership with the City of Brantford and Six Nations of the Grand River.

Across these three weeks of arts and culture, there are approximately 50 events to choose from in Paris alone, with dozens more available in Brantford, Cambridge and nearby. Giving you a sneak pea, mark your calendars for Sunday, October 5th as there will be a special event celebrating our Brant Hub day, in Lions Park from 11 am to 5 pm. It’s a curated day of culture from our corner of the world and with a multimedia musical performance beginning at 3 pm, all at the Walter Williams Amphitheatre. 

Kids’ Korner

If you’re looking for something made with kids in mind, there are plenty of fun and colourful options.

On Saturday, October 11 from 5 to 6 p.m., the Paris branch of the County of Brant Public Library will host Kahani Arhi Hai – A Magical Urdu Storytelling Session for Kids with Bilal Shahid. This whimsical, multilingual event is sure to delight young audiences.

On September 20 from 2 to 4 p.m., When Dreams Come True, a pop-up puppet show retelling Cinderella, will take place at Le Petit Marché. The event also includes time for activities and a chance to meet the actors.

Finally, on September 27 at 11 a.m., Paris Performers’ Theatre will present Careful What You Wish For at St. Paul’s United Church. This short and sweet play about art, community and a magic paintbrush will feature the kids of the PPT Drama Club.

Passion for Fashion

If you have a passion for fashion, there are three standout events you won’t want to miss.

On Friday, October 3 from 3 to 8 p.m., floral artist Sarah Evans will present Bloom Couture: The Art of Wearable Florals at Rebel & Royal. She’ll showcase handmade, avant-garde pieces that merge nature with high fashion.

The next day, Saturday, October 4, The Other Paris Fashion Week returns at the For Paris Centre. The event includes a stylish indoor market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., along with two runway shows at noon and 1 p.m.

Finally, on Sunday, September 27 from 2:30 to 6 p.m., Paris designer Vivienne DaCosta will host an afternoon of fashionable activities, cultural education, and a runway show at the Paris Library.

Hands on Creativity

If you’re eager to get creative and hands-on, there are plenty of exciting options.

On Saturday, September 20 from 1 to 4 p.m., Thorn & Petal invites you downtown to paint a tile for their Community Tile Wall. The grand reveal of this public art installation will follow on Saturday, October 11 from noon to 1 p.m.

At The Paris Wincey Mills Co., Peace Prints with forest + folk takes place on September 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This interactive printmaking workshop gives you the chance to create one print to take home and another to add to a community art wall.

Finally, on September 28 from 3 to 5 p.m., Ebru Winegard Art presents Threads of Harmony. This workshop offers participants the opportunity to learn about weaving and create their own tapestry.

The Culture Days website is your gateway to this punchy program. At www.CultureDays.ca, you can browse events happening across the country and narrow your search by location, discipline, or type of event. You can even RSVP to many activities directly through the site.

With most events being free—and such a wide variety to choose from—it’s the perfect opportunity to get creative in your own community and explore the possibilities of arts and culture in Brant.